The Steps were bursting with life and 28 artisan stalls on the 6th November and now the two Christmas markets in December (the 4th and the 18th) are similarly full. It was a great way to celebrate the 10th market and the ongoing regeneration of the area, long famed for its arts-led independent traders and businesses, but sadly neglected of late.
The markets began when the Traders and Residents Association got together with us at SHOP, to arrange a monthly market after being inspired by a similarly slopey, Frome Artisan Market. SHOP’s remit is in Community Arts and encouraging peoples’ creative instinct, so thought that a market would not only be a great, low cost platform for local makers but would also serve to enhance the reputation of the Christmas Steps Arts Quarter area and its resident artisans.
The markets are all set to continue into 2011, on the first Saturday of each month.
Here's some pictures from November's market:
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